Leon County Public Library Newsletter October 2022

Message from Library Director Pamela Monroe

There is something about that fall morning chill that gives me a feeling of nostalgia. Often associated with the season evoking a "wistful" affection for the past, nostalgia can't help but surround me as I watch the changing of the leaves and kids getting settled into the routine of school.

Football games, cocoa in warm blankets, and hay rides push me to one of my favorite genres: fractured fairy tales. These stories take the fairy tales we grew up with and give them a twist. Stories that can be told around a campfire or firepit (in cozy pajamas) are not only fun to read, but they often give a different perspective of a classic tale we may not have thought of.  

Summer has its beach reads, but fall accompanies me on a walk through the woods where magic can spring up at any time. These stories may not be your cup of tea, but I encourage you to cuddle up with any good book this season. I promise it will be worth it.

Here are some wickedly fun reads:

The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer

Dorothy Must Die series by Danielle Paige

The Wilderwood series by Hannah Whitten

So This is Ever After by F.T. Lukens

Books by Gregory Maguire

Tales of the Wendy by Erin Michelle Sky

Leon County continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) by recognizing the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans to history, culture, and society with resources and events at the Leon County Public Library. Check out the events and reading lists to learn something new about the achievements of Hispanic Americans and the events that shaped history. Learn more at LeonCountyFL.gov/HispanicHeritageMonth.

Enjoy engaging virtual Author Talks with bestselling authors from a wide range of fiction and non-fiction genres. Tune in for these live events with interactive Q&As, or watch the recording afterwards. 

Upcoming virtual Author Talks include: 

Thursday, October 13 at 4 p.m.: Author Talk with Dr. Aziz Gazipura, bestselling author and leading expert on social confidence

Tuesday, October 18 at 7 p.m.: Author Talk with Zain E. Asher, CNN international anchor and memoirist

Tuesday, October 25 at 7 p.m.: Author Talk with Kate Quinn, acclaimed bestselling author

Join us for a fun hands-on math event at the downtown Main Library. Held on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m., Math Night focuses on a new math-related topic through demonstrations, interactive discussions, and hands-on activities. All ages are welcome, but Math Night is geared toward ages 8-14. Visit the Leon County Public Library calendar to learn more about Math Night.

Join us for Science Night with the MagLab!  We will explore a different exciting scientific topic each month through experiments or demonstrations, an interactive Question & Answer session with an expert guest, and a hands-on activity. Science Night is designed for ages 5-10, but all ages are welcome.

Visit the Leon County Public Library calendar for times and locations.

Teens are invited to join us for a K-Pop and Boba event on Thursday, October 13 at 5 p.m. Listen to K-Pop while making a K-Pop mini scrapbook or a K-Pop bias fan with the Teen Advisory Board!

Scrapbooking materials provided include album inclusions from: Stray Kids, BTS, Blackpink, Seventeen, The Boyz, Chungha, Got7, Victon, Ateez, Red Velvet, and Pentagon.

Show off your favorite artists and then check out the Boba station and make your own milk tea (dairy and non-dairy options will be available). Learn more.